Georgia Gilardez
Brookings,South Dakota
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work/Case Manager
Seven Hills Foundation MA
03.2003 - 08.2005
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to clients and family members.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored family living situations for clients and paid foster families to ensure positive outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Social Work/Case Manager
Worcester Youth Guidance Center
04.1993 - 03.2003
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to clients and families.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and recruit new clients.
Case Management
Healthy Families MA
02.1995 - 03.1999
- Worked with pregnant teen populations to assist in coping with pregnancy, parenting for teen mothers and fathers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Coordinated community integration activities for clients, teaching life skills and independent living skills necessary for succeeding in permanent housing.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Attended regularly scheduled case management and staff meetings.
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate contacts and progress note records.
- Completed intakes and assessments on clients to determine needs and eligibility for services and public benefits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.1993
Associate of Science - Human Services/Gerontology
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05.1991
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Crisis Management Plans
- Quality Improvements
- Educational Presentations
- Documentation
- Service Planning
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Client Needs Assessments
Timeline
Social Work/Case Manager
Seven Hills Foundation MA
03.2003 - 08.2005
Case Management
Healthy Families MA
02.1995 - 03.1999
Social Work/Case Manager
Worcester Youth Guidance Center
04.1993 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Fitchburg State University
Associate of Science - Human Services/Gerontology
Quinsigamond Community College
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